Conservation and human rights : the need for international standards

2010
Oviedo, Gonzalo |
Pabón, Luis |
Painter, Michael |
Redford, Kent H. |
Roe, Dilys |
Siegele, Linda |
Springer, Jenny |
Thomas, David |
Walker-Painemilla, Kristen |
This briefing discusses the human rights impact of conservation policies and the role of non-governmental and international conservation organizations in protecting human rights while supporting conservation initiatives. The article includes information relating to the Conservation Initiative on Human Rights and a description of the IUCN resolutions and recommendations regarding human rights and conservation.